Family Dynamics

We’ve all seen them or been a part of them. Arguments affect everyone involved, whether they are simply on the sidelines or are an active participant. They are energy draining and hurtful. More...

Moving out brings a sense of independence and self-reliance, but only if you are ready for it. I moved out when I was 17. I wasn’t ready to be out on my own, but I kept telling myself that...

Growing up can be challenging, to say the least. One of the hardest things about growing up is experiencing some private issues from time to time that you need to talk to your mother about....

There’s something you really want and you suspect your mom will not agree to it. Whether you want a new pet, a new purse, or to go to an event, it can seem like the end of the world if you...

When a girl reaches her teen years, it's only natural for her to want to date. However, parents may not feel the same way. They may think you're too young to have a boyfriend and forbid you from...

Forget the old adage about spoiling the children and then leaving. If you want to enjoy your grandchildren over many years, understand how they're being raised. Also support the parents your own...

Boomerang children seem to be the norm these days. These are the kids that go off to college or out on their own only to return home in a few years unable to make it in the real world. What’s a...

Those who know you best (usually family and close friends) are the ones who can and usually do hurt you. If you manage your family properly--and you should manage them--your family relationships...